M.A. Transcultural Studies

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Entry requirements for the Master's program in Transcultural Studies are:

1. a degree acquired with above-average success in a humanities, cultural or social science course with a subject component of at least 50%

or 70 credit points or in a course of study that is essentially the same

Content at a domestic or foreign university for which a standard period of study is

at least three years of study, or one recognized as equivalent

Diploma

very good knowledge of the English language (min. level C1 according to the

Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​CEFR) as well as good

Knowledge of two other languages ​​(min. level B1 according to GeR)

Proof of sufficient English language skills is provided by one of the

the following minimum services:

Evidence in two additional languages ​​is usually provided by

 school or university education in the respective language as a state or official language through appropriate certificates;

 a successfully completed B.A. degree in the respective language

(subject component at least 20% or 28 ECTS credit points).

relevant certificates;

 one successfully completed, i.e. H. with at least “sufficient”

graded university language course at advanced level II (final course of the

elementary level) or proof of comparable language skills

relevant certificates.

 Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): paper-based test at least 600

Points, internet-based test min. 100 points;

 International English Language Test System (IELTS): minimum 7.0

 Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE);

 Test of English for International Communication (TOIEC): min. 785 points;

 an English language certificate from the University's Central Language Laboratory

Heidelberg with at least a good result.

The evidence should not be older than four years. If there is a particular academic need

The admissions committee can also determine the suitability of an applicant

Minimum score of 90 in the internet-based TOEFL or 6.5 in the IELTS (or

Equivalent) grant approval.

§ 3 Para. 1 No. 2 a) does not apply to applicants whose native language

English or who have a university entrance qualification or one

Be able to provide proof of a university degree from an English-speaking country.

Qualifications in the form of language skills and methodological skills

to represent.

Suitability is considered proven if the student is in each of the

Topic areas

 Personal connection to the chosen course of study

 Career perspective/future planning

 Previous knowledge and subject-specific aptitude

 Knowledge of Transcultural Studies in Heidelberg

 Technical language skills in English at C1 level

scored at least one point each and no less than in the overall evaluation

scored seven points.

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